Govt explains presence of low flying aeroplane

Ekiti State Government has assured residents that the low flying aeroplane across the state does not portend any danger to them. The Commissioner for Information and Values Orientation, Mr Akin Omole, said that the Mineral Sector Support for Economic Diversification (MINDIVER), a World Bank Assisted project under the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development had […]

Ekiti State Government has assured residents that the low flying aeroplane across the state does not portend any danger to them.

The Commissioner for Information and Values Orientation, Mr Akin Omole, said that the Mineral Sector Support for Economic Diversification (MINDIVER), a World Bank Assisted project under the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development had embarked on an airborne Geophysical Survey Activity in Ekiti State.

Omole said this accounts for the presence of low flying aeroplane being sighted in some communities in the state.

He said, “The survey is expected to bring out more details and information on the geology and mineral potentials of the state with a view to determining the mineral locations, types and their extent of availability.”

The commissioner pointed out that the method of the airborne survey involves measuring minor variations in the earth’s magnetic fields and gamma radiations in the soils. 

“It is a passive technique that does not involve sending out any signals or sound waves into the ground and therefore remains a very safe aerial survey.

“Members of the public are hereby urged to go about their daily activities without any fear as the aeroplane does not portend any safety or health hazard,” he said.